Virtual 2-day event unites Schools from both campuses to celebrate research
On May 11th and 12th, UBC Vancouver’s School of Kinesiology and UBC Okanagan’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences partnered to host the annual, student-led conference for graduate student research. The 2-day event is organized by the Graduate Student Societies. This year it showcased 61 presentations from graduate students across both campuses.
The event also features keynote events, physical activity breaks, and social opportunities. On Day 1, Alex Hutchinson, National Magazine Award-winning journalist presented his talk Beyond Clickbait: Navigating the Challenges of Science Communication and Vancouver-based Yoga Teacher, Neo BaJaafar, hosted a yoga session. On Day 2, the event welcomed a diverse academic-industry panel hosted by Business Development Specialist, Dr. Kennefick, with Mitacs; and, Powwow Dance Workshop with Angela Gladue.
The event also recognizes outstanding presentations through its short oral and long oral presentations, as well as the People’s Choice awards. Congratulations to all 2021 awardees:
Day 1
People’s Choice: Tineke Dineen
Long Oral Presentation
1st – Kaela Cranston
2nd – Josh Bovard, Helena Neudorf, Deanna Kanagasingam
Short Oral Presentation
1st: Michael Leahy
2nd: Robert Shaw
3rd: Hira Niazi, Naomi Maldonado-Rodruigez, Kara Crampton
Day 2
People’s Choice: Liisa Wainman
Long Oral Presentation
1st – Paige Copeland
2nd – Luke Peddie, Kaja Falkenhain
Short Oral Presentation
1st. Hannah Goodings, Justine Magnuson
3rd: Liam Foulger